Your Health This Fall

Learn what you can do to stay safe and healthy during the fall season.

Your Health This Fall

As the season changes so may some of our health and safety concerns.

Fall is here and the days are getting shorter. With less hours of daylight, many of us may get less physical activity. We may also spend more time snacking in front of the television, or eating bigger meals as the festive season gets underway. The beginning of fall also signals the start of cold and flu season. Our children are back in school or daycare, which is not only a change in routine, but can also increase the chances of spreading germs.

As our regular routines and activities change, so will our health concerns. Having the information you need to take care of yourself and your family and to continue to eat healthy and stay active is important. Learn how to stay safe and healthy this fall.

Featured Topics

Back to School

For information about how to help your child stay safe and learn healthy lifestyle habits this school year, visit our Back To School health feature.

Cold Weather

Learn what you can do to make sure you stay safe as the temperature drops.

Flu Season

The flu is an infection of the upper airway caused by an influenza virus. Every year there is a period of time where there are more outbreaks of the flu, this is called flu season. For more information about the flu and flu season, visit our Influenza (Flu) Season health feature.

Halloween

There is a lot of fun to be had during the Halloween season, but it is also important that you keep your family safe and healthy. Get tips on how to stay safe while still enjoying the festivities of the season.

Make sure to test your carbon monoxide detectors regularly, and replace the batteries every 6 months. An easy way to remember is to change the batteries when you set the clock back (in the fall) or forward (in the spring).

Mental Health

Changes in routine, staying indoors more and getting less exercise can affect your mental health. Shorter days, especially when we set the clocks back for daylight saving time, mean getting less sunshine.

When to Take Antibiotics

Antibiotics are medicines that kill bacteria and can treat infections such as strep throat or sinus infections. They do not work against illnesses caused by a virus such as the common cold or the flu. Learn more about when you should and shouldn’t use antibiotics.

Useful Websites

ImmunizeBC

ImmunizeBC works to improve the health of British Columbians and reduce the number of infections by vaccine-preventable diseases by providing information on immunizations to individuals, families and health care providers. They also provide tools to make it easier for B.C. families to get immunized.